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Alabama punter James Burnip earns Ray Guy weekly honor for game versus Texas

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Alabama’s specialists were its most valuable players against Texas for much of the game.

James Burnip, a native Australian, produced his best outing for the Crimson Tide as a punter. He flipped the field beautifully by averaging 52.6 yards per punt on five attempts. Burnip posted 263 yards punting and limited the Longhorns from creating positive yards on returns. Three of his punts traveled 50+ yards, including a long attempt of 61 yards. Burnip had three punts downed inside Texas’ 20-yard line. His exceptional performance kept Alabama within striking distance, despite a 24-34 loss.

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Burnip earned the Ray Guy Punter of the Week award. The Ray Guy honor goes to the nation’s top punter in college football.

He is becoming one of the most reliable specialists in the nation.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith. 

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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